hieroglyphic
/ˌhaɪɹoʊˈɡɫɪfɪk/
difficult to decipher; enigmatic or symbolic
hieroglyphic in a sentence
“His notes were written in a hieroglyphic scrawl.”
Origin of hieroglyphic
Greek hieros (sacred) + glyphein (to carve)
Related Words
hermetic
complete and airtight; relating to ancient occult tradition
sphinx-like
inscrutable, mysterious, and silent
monumental
massive in size, importance, or endurance
labyrinthine
irregular and twisting; highly intricate and confusing
cryptic
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret